Institute is a CDP located in Kanawha County West Virginia. Institute has a 2024 population of 679. Institute is currently growing at a rate of 7.78% annually and its population has increased by 54.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 439 in 2020.
The average household income in Institute is $53,088 with a poverty rate of 7.46%. The median age in Institute is 23 years: 23.2 years for males, and 22.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Institute was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 338 | 48.99% |
| White | 310 | 44.93% |
| Other race | 28 | 4.06% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 210 | 2.47 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 110 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 96 | 3.93 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.09
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 31.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 13.47% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 41.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 35 | 11.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 228 | 228 | 68 |
| White | 50 | 50 | 48 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $18,387 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,750 | $0 | $21,200 |
| Some College | $48,250 | $0 | $0 |
$20,750
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.43% of Institute residents speak only English, while 4.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Black | 309 | 9 | 2.91% |
| White | 186 | 2 | 1.08% |
7.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.14%
Male Poverty Rate
5.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Institute is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Institute is White, with 1.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.07% |
| High School | 8.94% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,547 | $71,364 |
| Households | $47,625 | $53,088 |
| Married Families | $78,605 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,860 | $36,473 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
22.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.35%
Born in Institute
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
5.51%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
94.06% of Institute residents were born in the United States, with 44.35% having been born in West Virginia. 5.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 679 | 49 | 7.78% |
| 2023 | 630 | 48 | 8.25% |
| 2022 | 582 | 53 | 10.02% |
| 2021 | 529 | 90 | 20.5% |
| 2020 | 439 | 0 | 0% |